Fast facts the Fool way.

The company sold 63 new robotic surgery systems during the quarter, including 17 outside the country. That's up from 46 systems sold a year ago, bringing the installed base up to 719 units across the globe.

Intuitive is rapidly building a strong balance sheet, with no debt to speak of and a hefty cash position. Inventories are growing, but not nearly as fast as sales -- demand for its machines appears higher than the available supply.

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Cash flow highlightsFree cash flow is a Fool's best friend. The company didn't let it out to play today, but Intuitive's full 10-Q statement tends to follow the earnings report within days. Stay tuned.